it's amazing how rural village in the countryside can make a photo look decades old.
this one was taken in a village near my hometown in italy, by the entrance of the local castle, now serving as the townhall.

thanks for the comment!
i linked the larger version as the texture you mentioned can be seen more.
the reason why the background is brighter is that that is the entrance to the castle's inner yard (in the background), which is under part of the castle itself. so basically there is a roof over the bikes (and me taking the photo), while the inner yard is open hence brighter.
you just made me realize how this photo looks completely different to anyone who doesn't know where its been taken!